Scriptwriting Script Formatting and Industry Standards

Question 1

What is the standard font and size used in US feature film screenplays?

Accepted Answer

Courier 12-point

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Times New Roman 12-point

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Arial 11-point

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Helvetica 10-point

Question 2

In standard US screenplay format, approximately how long should one page of script equal in screen time?

Accepted Answer

One minute

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Two minutes

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Thirty seconds

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Three minutes

Question 3

What does 'FADE IN:' indicate at the start of a screenplay?

Accepted Answer

The beginning of the script, transitioning from black to the first image

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A dissolve between two scenes

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A flashback sequence beginning

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A chapter break in the story

Question 4

What is a 'slug line' (scene heading) in a screenplay?

Accepted Answer

The line indicating INT./EXT., location, and time of day for each scene

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A line of action description following a scene transition

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The character name centered above dialogue

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A title card inserted between scenes

Question 5

What is the correct format for a character name in US screenplay dialogue?

Accepted Answer

Centered on the page in ALL CAPS, positioned above their dialogue

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Left-aligned in bold next to a colon

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Italicized on the same line as their first word of dialogue

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Underlined above the action line

Question 6

What does 'CONT'D' mean when placed next to a character name in a screenplay?

Accepted Answer

The character continues speaking after an action line interruption

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The character continues their role from a previous scene

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A continued flashback is occurring

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A scene continues without a cut